Awning or window-tent.



I. FARLIN.

AWNING 0B. WINDOW TENT.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 8, 1910.

Patented Sept 6, 1910.

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III. 1 Smuewlior I. FARLIN.

Patented Sept.6,1910.

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AWNING 0R WINDOW TENT. APPLwATI'oK FILED an. a, 1910.

969,687. Patented Sept. 6, 1910.

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IVHHCAMA '7 j// m IRVING FARLIN, OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.

AWNING OR WINDOW-TENT.

Specification of Letters Patent.-

Patented Sept. 6, 1910.

Application filed January 8, 1910. Serial IMO-337,012.

To all whom it may concern:

l 3e it known that I, IRVING FARLIN, a citizen of the United States,residing at Battle Creek, in the county of Calhoun and State ofMichigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Awningsor Window-Tents; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full,clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enableothers skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use thesame.

This invention relates to improvements in window tents, and particularlyto a combination awning arranged to project into a,

room as well as outward from the window to which it is secured.

The object in view is the arrangement of window tents adapted to besecured to a window and project both outside and inside thereof forafiording a restricted fresh air space or reservoir within the room;

Another object in view is the arrangement of an awning having aframework adapted to be fitted into the frame 'of an ordinary window andarranged -with an awning projecting outwardly and an awning projectinginwardly therefrom, together -with means for collapsing 01' holdingexpanded both of said awnings.

' A still further object in view is the arrangement in an awning, of aswinging ranopy extending from the exterior of the window and a canopydefining substantially an inclosure extending inward from the window andarranged with an opening at the bottom for receiving the head of aperson using the awning, so as to expose the head of the person usingthe awning tothe atmospheric conditions on the outside of the window,but shield the body of the person from such conditions.

A further object of the invention is the arrangement of an awning havingsupporting and guiding members, together with the awning cloth inposition associated with means for raising and lowering the awningbodily between the supporting and guiding members.

With these and other objectsin view the invention comprises certainnovel constructions, combinations, and arrangement of parts as will behereinafter more fully described and claimed. I

In the accompanying drawings: Figure lis a perspective view of thewindow tent in position, certain parts being'broken away for betterillustrating the device. Fig. 2 is a perspective view on a reduced scalelooking at the window tent from the outside. Fig. 3 is a plan view ofthe framework for fitting into the'window frame, certain parts beingbroken away. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal vertical central section throughthe awning covering, but showing the window tent framework in sideelevation. Fig. 5 is a top plan View of the window tent framework. Fig.6 is a longitudinal vertical section through an awning shown inposition, the same disclosing a slightly modified form of the invention.Fig. 7 is a top plan view of the awning framework disclosed in Fig. 6.

In constructing a window tent embodying the invention, among the objectsto be accomplished is the arrangement of a window tent which will permitthe person to enjoy the atmospheric conditions from the'outside of thebuilding, but remain within the building. In order 'to accomplish this adouble awning is provided and located in the window. One of the awningsor one part of the window tent rojects on the outside of the window inen stantially the usual manner, and the other awning or part projectsinto the room over a bed or other support upon which the one using thewindow tent lies. The window tent is made up of a framework for holdin acloth or other suitable canopy in position for confinin the air. Thiscloth or covering is provide with a window in one end so as to permitthe user to be able to see the objects in the room, and is also providedwith-an opening through which the head of the erson is placed in thebottom, which openmg is fitted snugly around the neck by a suitabledraw-string so that after the head of the person using the awning hasbeen thrust into the interior of the awning the head is exposed to theoutside atmospheric conditions, and the body exposed to the atmosphericconditions of the room.

In order that the invention may be more clearly understood an embodimentof the same is shown in the'accompanying drawings in which 1 indicates abed or support of any desired kind upon which the user of the awning ispositioned, and 2 a window of any desired k1nd., Positioned in window 2is an adjustable frame 3 arranged with telescoping members 4 and 5having suitable springs 6 and 7 arranged 'therein for normally givingthe side of the frame .a tend-- ency to move outward and clam the sidesof the frame 2. Mounted on rame 3 is cloth or other covering material 8which is folded upon itself or made full so as to permit the expansionor contraction of the sides of the frame 3. Arranged centrally of frame3 is a pivotally mounted frame 9 which is pivoted to frame 3 by suitablehinged members 10." The hinged members 10 are preferably threaded overthe ends of frame 9 and provided with a suitable aperture for encirclingframe 3. Frame 9 is. designed to extend inward into the room forsupporting the inner; canopy 11. Canopy 11 forms a substantiallyrectangular housing with an opening at 12 which is provided with apuokering string 13 for drawing the opening snugly around the neck ofthe one using the window tent. A window 14 is also provided in 'the endof the inner awning and may be constructed of glass or isinglass asdesired. Slidably mountedupon frame 9 are members 15 and 16 which areprovided with ears 17 and 18 into which are placed the flattened ends ofsupporting members 19 and 20.

A suitable rivet secures the flattened ends of members 19 and 20 to ears17 and 18, but permits a pivotal movement thereof. A frame 21 is securedto the members 19 and 20 and extends on the outside of frame 2 andcarries a suitable covering or canopy 22 arranged to act as anordinaryoutside awning. A cable 23 is secured to the outer end of frame 21 andis passed over a pulley 24 and brought to a position sufficiently nearto the person using the awning to permit a person to raise or lower theoutside awing as desired. By the pivotal mounting of members 19 and 20the outside awning may be raised and lowered to any desired position,and by the use of the sliding members 15 and 16 the frame 21 may beprojected or forced outward or moved inward as desired, suitable setscrews 25 and 26 being provided for holding the frame in any of itsadjusted positions. When making the covering for the inner canopy orawnin the same is made preferably some what ull so as to permit alimited movement of the person using the same in order not to requirethe person using the window teint to lie absolutely in one position or pace.

In arranging window 14 suitable slides 14 and 14" may be providedforslidably mounting the glass or isinglass in position. If desired theglass or isinglass may have a frame, and the frame slid into slides 14'and 14" which slides may be positioned horizontally or vertically as maybe desired. By this construction and arrangement either a window or anopening may be provided as desired. Also when the window is being usedthe same may be opsupporting bars or columns may be placed on the insideor outside of the window, preferably on the inside of the window so asto freely permit the raisin and lowering of the awning frame, and t ecanvas covering out of the way. Referring to this form ofthe inventionby numerals, 27-27 indicate supporting bars or columns secured to thetop and bottom of the window casing. Arranged midway between thesupporting bars 27-27 are stops 28-28 which are preferably adjustablysecured in position. Encircling bars 27-27 are slides 29-29 formed withbifurcations for engaging members 30 and 31 which members are connectedby a bar 32. The canvas 33 of the awning is passed over bar 32 and overthe pivotally mounted frame 21' formed similar to frame 21 of thepreferred structure, except that the same is bent slightly for passingbetween bars 27-27. A frame 9' is also provided and arranged withadjustable slides 34-34 constructed similar to the sliding members 15and 16 of the referred structure, except that the same is mounted toslide upon bars 27-27. The canvas 33 is stretched over frame 31, bar 32,and frame 20 in a similar manner to the preferred structure, and willtherefore need no further description, and is also constructed in asimilar manner except that the same is provided with slots or buttonholes 35 for accommodating buttons 36 secured to the window, whereby thecovering or canvas 33 is buttoned to the window when in use.

This form of awning may be provided with a pulley 24 and a cable 23 ifdesired, and also when the bars 27-27 are positioned inside the windowthe awning maybe bodily raised to the top of the window, and held inthat position out of the way. The setscrew 25 may be used for holdingthe awning in its raised position, or if preferred a pulley and cable,similar to the .pulley and cable 24 and 23, may be used.

What I claim is:

1. In a device of the character described, a framework adapted tocontact with the window to which the device is secured, a pair ofsliding brackets mounted on said framework, a pivotally mounted awningframe connected with said brackets and projecting inwardly from saidframework, a second awning frame pivotally connected with said firstmentioned awning frame and projecting upward past said framework, and acanopy for substantially enveloping both of said awning frames.

2. In a device of the character described, the combination with awindow, of a framework connected with said window, a pair of adjustablebrackets connected. with said framework and adapted to be adjustedthereon, a pivotally mounted awning frame connected with said bracketsand projecting interiorly of said window, a pair of sliding adjustablebrackets mounted on said awnin frame pivotally mounted on said seconmentionedbrackets and projecting past saidframework and exterior y ofsaid window, and a canopy for said awning frames.

3. In a device of the character described, a framework for fitting intoa window formed with movable end members, central tubes into which saidend members are telescopically fitted, and a spring arranged in each ofsaid tubes for normally forcing said end members outward, and a canopyconnected with said framework.

4. In a device of the character described, a frame for fitting into awindow, a canopy supporting frame extending inwardly from said firstmentioned frame, means connectin said canopy supporting frame with saidfirst mentioned frame said means permitting the pivotal movement of theframes with reference to each other, a ivotally mounted frame extendingoutwar 1y throu b said first mentioned frame, means for s idinglyconnecting said outwardly extending frame with said inwardly extendingframe, and a canopy arranged to cover said inwardly extending frame andsaid outwardly extending frame.

5. In a device of the character described,

a frame for fitting a window, a second connecting said third frame withsaid sliding means.

In testimony whereof I afiix my slgnature in presence of two witnesses.

IRVING FARLIN.

Witnesses:

CORA HUMPHREY,

BURTON D. FRENCH.

